and they are truly presidential decisions because these are the positions that run the government. you know, in my position, i run -- i have responsibility over 72,000 employees. 700 million acres in the united states. the future of energy, host of other things. it's important the president exercise his prerogative as he will to make sure that he appoint somebody that he's very comfortable with and that can do the job. i'm sure that will be somebody who is exceptional. >> reporter: you are very much known for your reaction to the bp oil spill. and the fact that there's some -- i guess perhaps on both sides who feel that it was middle of the road approach. some environmentalists who are frustrated. from some from industry who are frustrated. in terms of the tamping down on the drill, baby, drill idea, how do you respond to those who felt that there need to be more oil production, that close something of that down so that oil production is not the best way forward? >> you know, the president has implemented and been very effective in an all of the above energy strategy for the united